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“I was thinking (when he hit his 500th home run) about my mother and dad, about all the people in the Chicago Cubs organization that helped me and about the wonderful Chicago fans who have come out all these years to cheer me on. They've been a great inspiration to me.”

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Ernie Banks, born on January 31, 1931, and passed away on January 23, 2015, was an American professional baseball player. He was primarily an outfielder during his career and is known for his unique optimism and exceptional baseball skills. more

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